This is the Linux Advocacy mini-HOWTO and is intended to provide guidelines
and ideas to assist with your Linux advocacy efforts.

This mini-HOWTO was inspired by Jon ``maddog'' Hall when he responded to a
request for feedback on guidelines for advocating Linux during
NetDay activities. He responded positively to the
guidelines and observed that they were the basis of a list of ``canons
of conduct'' that would benefit the Linux community.

A personal note: Due to various circumstances, I have not been able
to dedicate as much time to maintaining this mini-HOWTO and interacting
with the Linux community as I would have desired. I apologize for this
and if you have attempted to contact me and I was slow in responding,
please forgive me being so inconsiderate. While I still have many other
commitments, I am anticipating that they will start requiring less time
to meet and allow me to catch up on other parts of my life.
I appreciate your patience and would like to extend a special thanks
to all who have taken the time to suggest additions and corrections.